After decades of advocacy group efforts to raise awareness about the danger of drunk driving, it is shocking to think about how many people in Colorado continue to grab their keys and get behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol. Even with improved safety features in vehicles, sometimes there is no way to save a person's life when a negligent drunk driver rams into another vehicle.
Workers' compensation is for injured office workers, too
Based on what we hear, it is easy to assume that only factory workers and construction professionals get injured on the job. Statistically, though, administrative professionals suffer a very high number of injuries and file for workers' compensation.
More distracted drivers mean more sideswipe accidents
At one time, driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol was considered the greatest epidemic sweeping the roadways across the United States. While DUIs are still an issue in Colorado and beyond, the greater threat is now considered to be distracted driving. Texting, changing the radio station, making a phone call and even browsing the Internet are all activities that many motorists choose to engage in while behind the wheel.
When a building subcontractor causes a construction accident
Construction professionals recognize the safety measures that need to be taken in order to protect themselves on the job. They know that their own employer is required to adhere to regulations and safety guidelines, and there's a reasonable expectation that they will be kept safe while they work each day. However, what happens when an independent subcontractor working on site is negligent and causes an accident that results in injury?
How can I protect myself from truck accidents?
As a motorist who frequents the roads in Denver, one of the biggest threats to your safety are truck drivers. With the number of truck accidents growing daily, you may be wondering how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. It is not possible for you to predict when you will end up driving alongside a trucker. But, you can pay attention to their actions, so you know when your safety is at stake.